Comparing Polygons

A ________ is any polygon that has 4 sides.

• square

• parallelogram

• quadrilateral

• trapezoid

What are two attributes that we use to classify polygons?

• sides and edges

• length and angles

• sides and angles

• vertices and faces

Name this shape:
No right angles
4 equal sides
2 sets of parallel sides

• Square

• Trapezoid

• Rhombus

• Rectangle

What polygon is represented in the picture?

• Hexagon

• Heptagon

• Octogon

• Pentagon

Choose all the answers that are correct.

Compare a pentagon and a hexagon. Which statement is true?

• Both have more than 3 sides

• Both shapes have line segments that do not cross

• Both have curved lines

• Both are polygons

• Both are circles

This polygon is a(n) ​ (a)   .

• heptagon

• octagon

• nonagon

• pentagon

Answer explanation

A closed figure with three or more straight sides.

Examples: triangle, quadrilateral, pentagon, hexagon​ (a)  

• polygon

• edge

• vertices

• quadrilateral

• parallel

• base

How is a parallelogram different from a trapezoid?

• A parallelogram has one pair of parallel sides and a trapezoid has two pairs

• A parallelogram has two pairs of parallel sides and a trapezoid has one pair.

• A parallelogram has four sides and trapezoid has three pairs.

• A parallelogram has four congruent angles and a trapezoid has no congruent angles.

A polygon is a ​ (a)   figure with ​ (b)   or ​ (c)   sides.

• closed

• 3

• more

• open

• 4

• 5

• 7

• less

How can we tell different polygons apart based on their sides?

• By counting the number of sides and comparing their lengths and angles.

• By smelling their colors and textures

• By listening to the sound they make when dropped

• By tasting their flavors and spices